YEARLY HIGH
264.6742 CRC
YEARLY LOW
236.4037 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
249.8802 CRC

2017 TOP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 264.6742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 236.4037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.2705 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.4940 to the December average rate of 247.3765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 264.6742 was up 4.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 254.3695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,323,371 CRC
2016 Average 1,207,008 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,182,018 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,352.63 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

263.6183
237.3008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 244.6495, compared to 255.1110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.4615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 244.6495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 255.1110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 20.1166 CRC (High: 257.8251 / Low: 237.7085). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0322 CRC (High: 244.3272 / Low: 241.2949).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.1166
April Spread (Stable) ±3.0322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.3543 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 261.4252) against the same month in 2016 (average: 243.1171), the exchange rate shifted by +18.3081 (+7.53%).

2017 Avg (August) 261.4252
2016 Avg (August) 243.1171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 242.3349 236.4037 239.4940
February 249.6492 241.4560 246.2533
March 249.9201 241.1416 243.9431
April 244.3272 241.2949 242.8784
May 257.8251 237.7085 245.6266
June 252.5546 246.5039 249.7017
July 260.4320 251.0182 255.4778
August 264.6742 256.0283 261.4252
September 264.5668 256.1258 260.7528
October 259.1442 251.3534 255.3985
November 253.6231 245.4004 250.2352
December 249.7363 244.8006 247.3765